Many Americans Question Fairness of Tax System
Americans tend to believe they pay a higher share of their income in taxes than people in other income brackets.
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February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
55% Say Media Tries to Make Economy Seem Worse Than It Is
Fifty-five percent (55%) of U.S. voters believe the media tries to make the economy seem worse that it is. That’s an increase from 46% in November.
February 25, 2009
56% Support Six-Month Moratorium on Foreclosures
Fifty-six percent (56%) of Americans favor a plan forcing banks to stop all mortgage foreclosures for the next six months, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 24, 2009
33% Have Filed Income Taxes Already
One-out-of-three Americans (33%) already have filed their income taxes at this point, even though they're not due until April 15. This number is down 10 points from the beginning of March 2008, a reflection perhaps of the difficult economic times.
February 24, 2009
54% Say ‘No’ To All Bailouts
Bailouts, bailouts everywhere, and not an end in sight.
February 24, 2009
Confidence in Stimulus Plan Drops Over Past Week
Confidence in the $787-billion economic stimulus plan has fallen four points in the week since President Obama signed it into law, and more voters are prepared to punish their representatives for supporting it.
February 23, 2009
73% Steer Clear of Mileage Tax
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday proposed that motorists be taxed on how many miles they drive to help pay for fixing and building roads and bridges, but President Obama quickly knocked the idea down.
February 23, 2009
55% Say Government Mortgage Help Rewards Bad Behavior
Fifty-five percent (55%) of American adults say the federal government would be rewarding bad behavior by providing mortgage subsidies to financially troubled homeowners. Among investors, 65% hold that view.
February 22, 2009
Taxpayers Fear Government Running Out of Cash More Than IRS Audit
An audit by the Internal Revenue Service has long been the nightmare scenario for most taxpayers. But in 2009, after bailouts and stimulus plans totaling trillions of dollars, there’s a bigger concern: a fear the government will run out of money before issuing taxpayer refunds.
February 19, 2009
63% Say Housing Market Will Rise Only With Improved Economy
Sixty-three percent (63%) of Americans say the housing market will improve only when the overall U.S. economy gets better, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 19, 2009
45% Oppose Government Mortgage Help for Troubled Homeowners
Forty-five percent (45%) of Americans oppose the federal government subsidizing mortgage payments for financially troubled homeowners, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 18, 2009
Most Voters Think Days Are Numbered for GM or Chrysler
Forget the national debate over more government loans for General Motors and Chrysler. Most U.S. voters (57%) say one of them is at least somewhat likely to go out of business over the next few years anyway.
February 18, 2009
64% Oppose Any More Loans for GM and Chrysler
General Motors and Chrysler are back this week seeking $22 billion more in federal help, but 64% of U.S. voters are opposed to providing any additional taxpayer-backed loans for the embattled automakers.
February 18, 2009
CEOs Hit Rock Bottom, Less Popular Than Congress
The chief executive officers of the nation’s largest corporations are viewed favorably by just 22% of American adults, lower even than the ratings earned by members of Congress.
February 18, 2009
Financial Security Sentiments Hit New Low
The level of confidence Americans have about their own financial security can't find bottom under the weight of a struggling economy.
February 17, 2009
17% Say They’re Been Turned Down for Credit In Past Six Months
Seventeen percent (17%) of Americans say they have been turned down for credit in the past six months, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 16, 2009
Americans Cautious As Congress Eyes Credit Card Companies
The Federal Reserve and U.S. banking regulators in December imposed new restrictions on the credit card industry, limiting increases in interest fees and late charges.
February 16, 2009
38% Say Stimulus Plan Will Help Economy
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of voters nationwide believe the $787-billion stimulus plan passed by Congress will help the economy. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 29% believe the plan will hurt and 24% believe it will have little impact.
February 13, 2009
Confidence in U.S. Banking System Plummets
Only 39% of Americans now express confidence in the stability of the U.S. banking industry, with just six percent (6%) Very Confident, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 13, 2009
Voters Predicted Congress Would Approve Stimulus Package Without Reading It
Democratic leaders promised their congressional colleagues they would give them 48 hours to read the 1,000-page long $789-billion economic stimulus plan before they had to vote on it.
